Hyacinth Brodiaea, White brodiaea

Triteleia hyacinthina

Physical Characteristics

Triteleia hyacinthina is a BULB growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - British Columbia and south to California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. By. South Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[105, 161, 212, 257]. Rich in starch, the bulb can be used like potatoes[257]. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known